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Ripples of ResilienceAuthor: Jana Marie Foundation
Ripples of Resilience (TM) by Jana Marie Foundation provides parents, caregivers, and educators with practical tools and insights to support childrens mental health, emotional resilience, and well-being. Each episode covers strategies for fostering open communication, building resilience, and creating safe, nurturing environments where young minds can thrive. Stay tuned, first episode will be released on September 10, 2025! Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Screen Time And The Developing Brain
Wednesday, 25 March, 2026
Screens are woven into childhood now, but that doesn’t mean we have to accept constant fights, late-night scrolling, or kids who can’t disengage. We sit down with Dr. Peter Montminy to unpack what’s really happening inside the developing brain and why technology can feel so irresistible for kids, teens, and adults alike.We talk about brain development into the mid-20s, how neuroplasticity strengthens the circuits we use most, and why the reward system is such a big part of the screen time story. Notifications, likes, and fast-paced content deliver quick dopamine hits, and many platforms are intentionally designed to keep us clicking. From there, we get specific about the real-world effects families notice: sleep disruption and poor sleep hygiene, reduced attention and focus, fewer face-to-face moments that build social and emotional skills, and less physical movement that supports mental health and resilience.You’ll also hear a balanced take on the benefits of technology: learning, creativity, problem solving, and connection. The goal isn’t to eliminate devices, it’s to build a healthier relationship with them through mindful technology use. We share practical tools you can start today: a “social diet” approach to balance, clear boundaries like screen-free zones and device-free meals, awareness questions that help kids notice how online time affects their mood, and digital resilience strategies including breaks, timers, and parental controls. If this conversation helps, subscribe, share it with a friend or educator, and leave a review so more families can find it.If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support. This podcast is brought to you by Jana Marie Foundation and A Mindful Village. Jana Marie Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in State College, Pennsylvania which harnesses the power of creative expression and dialogue to spark conversations build connections, and promote mental health and wellbeing among young people and their communities. Learn more at Jana Marie Foundation.A Mindful Village is Dr. Peter Montminy's private consulting practice dedicated to improving the mental health of kids and their caregivers. Learn more at A Mindful Village | Holistic Mental Health Care for Kids.Music created by Ken Baxter. (c) 2025. Jana Marie Foundation. All Rights Reserved.This podcast was developed in part under a grant number SM090046 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA, HHS or the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
